The latest football news including: Victor Osimhen speaks out after Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 World Cup, Liverpool sign highly rated Nigerian centre-back from Celtic.
Here is today’s round-up of the biggest football stories, brought to you by NigerianMatchday.com.
The Galatasaray striker addresses his whereabouts during the tournament
Victor Osimhen has finally addressed Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being spotted at a Lagos nightclub during the period Poland and Portugal were playing their group matches.
The striker enjoyed another outstanding club campaign at Galatasaray, netting 22 goals and providing eight assists across all competitions.
Fellow Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala also weighed in this week, backing Erling Haaland over Osimhen as the ideal long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona.
The comments have added fresh fuel to transfer speculation surrounding Osimhen’s future.
Category: Statement | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Premier League giants swoop for rising defensive talent
Liverpool have completed the signing of a highly-rated teenage Nigerian centre-back from Celtic, continuing the club’s recent trend of scouting young African talent.
The move comes in the same window that saw Bournemouth hand prolific Nigerian striker Adrian Oluwande a new contract, and West Brom confirm the arrival of Glasgow-born Nigerian forward Eseosa Sule.
It underlines the growing pipeline of Nigerian-linked players making their mark across British football.
More details on the defender’s squad number and debut timeline are expected in the coming days.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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